[ The jump makes him jerk back as if burned. Did he do something wrong already? He knew he shouldn't have gotten involved‐Those thoughts come to a sharp halt when he hears the man start to count.
He leans closer again, fingers twitching at his side. His voice is rough, uncertain. ]
Yeah... just like that. Three. Two. One.
[ His confidence slowly returns with every repetition, until the tone is almost a command. But not a harsh one. Just direct. Back in his element. Back in control. He can do this. ]
sorry for the delay, lost my mojo
He leans closer again, fingers twitching at his side. His voice is rough, uncertain. ]
Yeah... just like that. Three. Two. One.
[ His confidence slowly returns with every repetition, until the tone is almost a command. But not a harsh one. Just direct. Back in his element. Back in control. He can do this. ]